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SalaryPerformance Audit Leader
How well are local councils planning for the impacts of climate change to their services and assets?
How resilient are government agencies to cyber-attacks?
How effectively is the government planning for and delivering social housing?
These are some of the questions you may examine as a Performance Audit Leader at the Audit Office of New South Wales. Your work will be impactful, insightful and varied. By helping ensure public sector effectiveness you will make a real difference to the people of New South Wales.
Who are we?
The Audit Office of New South Wales is recognised as a centre of excellence within the professional services sector. For almost 200 years, the Auditor-General has assisted the parliament of New South Wales to hold government accountable for its use of public resources. We do this by conducting independent audits across a diverse client base in sectors including community services, health, education, justice, emergency services, transport, planning, environment and local government.
We have a people focused culture built on trust, support and respect. Our culture is supported by values of integrity, curiosity and open-mindedness, speaking out when we need to and ultimately taking pride in the important work we do.
How will you contribute?
We are seeking an exceptional Performance Audit Leader to join our Performance Audit team.
In this role, you will lead a small, multidisciplinary team to design and deliver quality Performance Audits within defined timeframes and budget, culminating in a published report to the NSW Parliament with recommendations on how a particular program, service or entity should be improved. You will provide high level professional advice to the Director, Performance Audit on all relevant matters relating to the assigned audits. This is a great opportunity to apply your sound judgement and decision-making skills, and to share your expertise across the Audit Office.
What will you need to succeed?
If you have experience leading a small team, strong analytical and communication skills, plus relevant tertiary qualifications (for example in Economics, Policy, Social Science, Law) we would like to hear from you. We need people who can:
effectively lead a small team of professional, multidisciplinary staff
use professional judgement to solve or escalate problems
build and manage sound relationships with internal and external stakeholders
effectively deal with sensitive and/or contentious issues
clearly communicate complex information in verbal and written formats
effectively manage projects to meet time and budget targets.
You will also:
- Have a proficient understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation, professional standards, evaluation, research and auditing concepts and techniques, government operations and public sector reforms.
- Have sound experience in Performance Audit or a related discipline such as policy analysis, research or program evaluation, including the ability to identify performance gaps and develop practical responses.
- Be an Australian permanent resident or citizen or New Zealand citizen.
What are the benefits?
On offer is a total remuneration package (including superannuation) of $161,832 – $204,399 per annum depending on experience, skills and capabilities. As well as access to flexible work practices and arrangements.
The Audit Office is a rewarding, challenging and impactful place to work where we value diversity and take a collaborative approach to producing quality work. Here you can have a career with purpose, and real work-life balance as well as unique opportunities for professional development and personal growth.
Our flexible work practices provide our employees with choice in the way they work, within the context of their roles, creating a diverse, skilled and motivated workforce capable of delivering quality products and efficient services. This means that some days you’ll be in the office or at a client site, surrounded by peers, colleagues or clients and working collaboratively. Other days, you’ll be working where you choose, this could include a residence located anywhere within Australia, so you can have the focused environment you need to get the task at hand done best. Our flexible approach to work means you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds when you join the Audit Office.
How can you get started?
The Audit Office of New South Wales values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups and those with a disability.
Your application should include your CV, and answers to the below two targeted questions:
Describe a time when you needed to provide analysis and advice to improve a policy area, program, service or initiative. What analytical tools or methods did you use? How did you ensure you were providing robust and defensible advice? (300 words maximum).
Describe a time when you led a team of people to design and implement a complex project. This could include a research project, service implementation, evaluation, policy initiative etc. What tools did you use to plan and implement the project, identify and engage with stakeholders and keep the project on track? (300 words maximum).
The application and selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
For an initial discussion about the role please contact Andrew Anderson on 02 9275 7314 or ***************@audit.nsw.gov.au
To request a copy of the role description please contact: ***************@audit.nsw.gov.au
If you are interested, click Apply Now.
Applications close midnight Monday 8 April 2024.
